Astronomy
Looking Up
Andrew W. Mayo '17 teaches summer telescope classes as part of a program hosted by Student Astronomers at Harvard-Radcliffe. The classes, which are held bi-weekly at the telescope in the Science Center, are free of charge, though students are required to fill out a short application to attend.
Study Supports Role of Magnetic Fields in Star Formation
By measuring the orientation of magnetic field lines on a variety of scales in the Cat’s Paw Nebula, scientists found that magnetic field direction is well preserved through different spatial scales.
Nebula Magnetic Fields
A new study of the Cat's Paw Nebula found that magnetic fields influence star formation on a variety of scales, from hundreds of light-years down to a fraction of a light-year.
Astronomy Professor Goodman Named Scientist of the Year
Astronomy professor Alyssa A. Goodman is the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations’ 2015 Scientist of the Year.
David Charbonneau
David Charbonneau, professor of Astronomy, has four daughters and lives in Brookline. He usually bikes to work at the Center for Astrophysics each morning.
Harvard-Affiliated Researchers Discover New Class of Binary Stars
Maxwell C. Moe and Rosanne Di Stefano of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics discovered a new variety of binary star consisting of a main sequence star and an infant pre-main sequence star.
Snow Days by Concentration
Now that everyone has frolicked sufficiently, snow days have become a time for learned contemplation. FM considers how students of various concentrations can best use their time off.
Harvard Thinks Big VI
My eyes are tearing up as I make my way up to the balcony seats in Sanders Theater. Not because I’m overly excited by the prospect of Harvard Thinks Big VI, but because it is cold as hell, and my eyes haven’t stopped watering since I stepped outside.
Lab Rat of the Week: Kirshner Aims For Stars
Astronomy Professor Robert P. Kirshner was awarded the 2015 Wolf Prize for his work proving that the universe is growing at an increasing rate.
Scientists Map out Bubbly Interior of a Nearby Former Star
A group of astronomers produced a three-dimensional map of a supernova's interior.
Harvard Team's Big Bang Findings Called into Question
Findings from the European Space Agency’s Planck satellite indicate that the data collected by Harvard’s telescope, BICEP2, did not completely account for galactic dust.
Primitive Intelligent Life
Dr. Abraham A. Loeb, the chair of the Harvard Astronomy Department, describes the likelihood of discovering extraterrestrial life on Tuesday evening in the Science Center.
Astronomy Chair Breaks Down Search for Other Life Forms
Abraham "Avi" Loeb highlighted several modern strategies for finding extraterrestrial life Tuesday.
Primitive Intelligent Life
Dr. Abraham A. Loeb, the Chair of the Harvard Astronomy Department, describes the likelihood of discovering extraterrestrial life on Tuesday evening in the Scenic Center.
Primitive Intelligent Life
Dr. Abraham A. Loeb, the Chair of the Harvard Astronomy Department, describes the likelihood of discovering extraterrestrial life on Tuesday evening in the Scenic Center.
